Open Congress : Economic Opportunity - Major Bill Actions2008-06-12T00:00:00Zopencongress.orgtag:opencongress.org,2007-01-01:/committee/185Bill Introduced: H.R.6272 SMOCTA Reauthorization Act of 2008tag:opencongress.org,2008-06-12:/action/1601752008-06-12T00:00:00Z
To authorize discretionary appropriations to carry out the Service Members Occupational Conversion and Training Act of 1992.<br /><br /> Bill Introduced: H.R.6225 Improving SCRA and USERRA Protections Act of 2008tag:opencongress.org,2008-06-10:/action/1596282008-06-10T00:00:00Z
To amend title 38, United States Code, relating to equitable relief with respect to a State or private employer, and for other purposes.<br /><br /> Bill Introduced: H.R.6224 Pilot College Work Study Programs for Veterans Act of 2008tag:opencongress.org,2008-06-10:/action/1596422008-06-10T00:00:00Z
To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to conduct a five-year pilot project to test the feasibility and advisability of expanding the scope of certain qualifying work-study activities under title 38, United States Code.<br /><br /> Bill Introduced: H.R.6221 Improving Veterans' Opportunity in Education and Business Act of 2008tag:opencongress.org,2008-06-10:/action/1597712008-06-10T00:00:00Z
To amend title 38, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to include in each contract the Secretary enters for the acquisition of goods and services a provision that requires the contractee to comply with the contracting goals and preferences for small business concerns owned or controlled by veterans, and for other purposes.<br /><br /> Bill Introduced: H.R.6070 Military Spouses Residency Relief Acttag:opencongress.org,2008-05-15:/action/1574132008-05-15T00:00:00Z
To amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to guarantee the residency of spouses of military personnel.<br /><br /> Bill Introduced: H.R.5740 Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2008tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-09:/action/1492332008-04-09T00:00:00Z
To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish a program of educational assistance for members of the Armed Forces who serve in the Armed Forces after September 11, 2001, and for other purposes.<br /><br /> Bill Introduced: H.R.5684 Veterans Education Improvement Act of 2008tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-02:/action/1487592008-04-02T00:00:00Z
To amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain improvements in the basic educational assistance program administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.<br /><br /> Bill Introduced: H.R.5663 To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for an increase in the rates of basic educational assistance payable under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.tag:opencongress.org,2008-03-31:/action/1484952008-03-31T00:00:00Z
To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for an increase in the rates of basic educational assistance payable under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.<br /><br /> Bill Introduced: H.R.5664 To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to update at least once every six years the plans and specifications for specially adapted housing furnished to veterans by the Secretary.tag:opencongress.org,2008-03-31:/action/1485272008-03-31T00:00:00Z
To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to update at least once every six years the plans and specifications for specially adapted housing furnished to veterans by the Secretary.<br /><br /> Bill Introduced: H.R.5651 Student Veterans' College Affordability Act of 2008tag:opencongress.org,2008-03-14:/action/1479932008-03-14T00:00:00Z
To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish a program of educational assistance for members of the Armed Forces who serve in the Armed Forces after September 11, 2001, and for other purposes.<br /><br /> Bill Introduced: H.R.5625 To amend the Economic Stimulus Act of 2008 to provide for a temporary increase in the maximum loan guaranty amount for housing loans guaranteed by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.tag:opencongress.org,2008-03-13:/action/1478042008-03-13T00:00:00Z
To amend the Economic Stimulus Act of 2008 to provide for a temporary increase in the maximum loan guaranty amount for housing loans guaranteed by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.<br /><br /> Bill Introduced: H.R.5561 Veterans Mortgage Stimulus Clarification Act of 2008tag:opencongress.org,2008-03-10:/action/1470752008-03-10T00:00:00Z
To amend the Economic Stimulus Act of 2008 to provide for a temporary increase in the maximum loan guaranty amount for housing loans guaranteed by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.<br /><br /> Bill Introduced: H.R.5566 To amend the Economic Stimulus Act of 2008 to provide for a temporary increase in the maximum loan guaranty amount for housing loans guaranteed by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.tag:opencongress.org,2008-03-10:/action/1471642008-03-10T00:00:00Z
To amend the Economic Stimulus Act of 2008 to provide for a temporary increase in the maximum loan guaranty amount for housing loans guaranteed by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.<br /><br /> Bill Introduced: H.R.5229 Montgomery GI Bill Educational Assistance Transferability Act of 2008tag:opencongress.org,2008-02-06:/action/1446192008-02-06T00:00:00Z
To amend title 38, United States Code, to remove certain limitations on the transfer of entitlement to basic educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill, and for other purposes.<br /><br /> Bill Introduced: H.R.5034 Veterans Education Benefits Extension Act of 2008tag:opencongress.org,2008-01-17:/action/1422102008-01-17T00:00:00Z
To amend titles 10 and 38, United States Code, to extend the time periods of for the use of educational assistance benefits to which certain veterans and members of the reserve components are entitled under such titles.<br /><br /> Bill Introduced: H.R.4931 To amend title 38, United States Code, to include participation in clean-up operations at Eniwetok Atoll as a radiation-risk activity for purposes of laws administered by Secretary of Veterans Affairs.tag:opencongress.org,2008-01-03:/action/1417912008-01-03T00:00:00Z
To amend title 38, United States Code, to include participation in clean-up operations at Eniwetok Atoll as a radiation-risk activity for purposes of laws administered by Secretary of Veterans Affairs.<br /><br /> Bill Introduced: H.R.4853 Veterans Self-Employment Act of 2007tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-19:/action/1412782007-12-19T00:00:00Z
To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to conduct a pilot project on the use of educational assistance under programs of the Department of Veterans Affairs to defray training costs associated with the purchase of certain franchise enterprises.<br /><br /> Bill Introduced: H.R.4883 To amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to provide for a limitation on the sale, foreclosure, or seizure of property owned by a servicemember during the one-year period following the servicemember's period of military service.tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-19:/action/1413482007-12-19T00:00:00Z
To amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to provide for a limitation on the sale, foreclosure, or seizure of property owned by a servicemember during the one-year period following the servicemember's period of military service.<br /><br /> Bill Introduced: H.R.4884 Helping Our Veterans to Keep Their Homes Act of 2008tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-19:/action/1413502007-12-19T00:00:00Z
To amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain improvements in the home loan guaranty programs administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.<br /><br /> Bill Introduced: H.R.4889 The Guard and Reserves Are Fighting Too Act of 2008tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-19:/action/1413622007-12-19T00:00:00Z
To amend title 38, United States Code, to recodify as part of that title chapter 1607 of title 10, United States Code.<br /><br />